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XSY 172

1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud

Silver Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,005 mi
Last recorded66,005 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud52,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 172
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Cloud
Year1957
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 66,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,003 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,003 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,003 miles

decelerometer brake test carried out

oil leak

rear shocks wet

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 66,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,003 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,004 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 66,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

N/S Rear Exhaust Mount Broken

Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,003 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Cloud?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
brake binding 56
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XSY 172 is a 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud in Silver with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 52,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSY 172, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 69 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Cloud is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of XSY 172?

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What year was XSY 172 registered?

XSY 172 is a 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, first registered on 11 April 1957.

Is XSY 172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSY 172 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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